The Canal de Calais connects the
Aa River near
Ruminghem
Ruminghem () is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
Geography
Ruminghem is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of Saint-Omer on the D217 road.
Population
Places of interest
* The church of ...
to the inner basins of the Port of Calais. Many boats enter the French canal system through the port of Calais and this canal. It is 30 km long and has 3 locks.
History
Work started on the canal in the late 17th century, but it was not opened until 1758. The canal was enlarged for Class II 'Campinois' and ‘Canal du Nord’ craft in the 1980s over two thirds of its length. The upgrading remains incomplete.
See also
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List of canals in France
This is a list of the navigable canals and rivers in France. For reference purposes, all waterways are listed, including many that have been abandoned for navigation, mostly in the period 1925-1955, but some in later years. Although several source ...
References
External links
Canal de CalaisMaps and details of places, ports and moorings on the canal, including the
port of Calais
The Port of Calais in northern France is the fourth largest port in France and the largest for passenger traffic. It accounts for more than a third of economic activity in the town of Calais.
Background
The Port of Calais was the first cable ...
as an entry port into the French Waterways.
Navigation details for 80 French rivers and canals(French waterways website section)
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Canals in France